Free Webinar to Focus on New Website Builder & Marketing Tool</h1> <article> <h1>Free Webinar to Focus on New Website Builder & Marketing Tool</h1> <p>MySolutionSpot Editor — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:38:02 GMT</p> <p><br /> Designed for those who want to go online but worry they may lack the time or the technical skill to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.networksolutions.com/create-a-website/index.jsp">create a website</a>, Network Solutions new Website Builder & Marketing Tool brings businesses the best of both worlds – professional-looking web design and the online marketing tools to make it a success. And now the experts at Network Solutions would like to formally introduce the new tool to customers through a free webinar on Dec. 9 at 2 pm EST.<br /> <br /> Presented by Randy Windsor, Web Marketing Manager, and Warren Smith, Product Manager for the Website Builder, the webinar will guide attendees through each aspect of the tool, including:<br /> <br /> · <strong> Creating a website.</strong> The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.networksolutions.com/create-a-website/website-builder-features.jsp">website builder tool </a>can be used to help even the most technology-shy beginners to create a website that not only pleases the eye, but possesses the web design elements that satisfy the needs of visitors and search engines.<br /> <br /> · <strong>Writing valuable content. </strong>Learn how choosing your words carefully is essential when adding content to your website. The Marketing Tool can help you set up how your business is described in search engines and can also assess the content on your pages to let you know if you are using keywords effectively.<br /> <br /> · <strong> Interacting with visitors.</strong> The website builder and marketing tool makes it easy to use interactive features like a blog or event calendar to engage with those who visit your website -- a great way to facilitate communication and encourage repeat visits.<br /> <br /> · <strong>Publishing online.</strong> Once your website is complete, you won’t have to wait to see it online. A preview feature allows you to view how your site will look on the Web – if you’re happy with what you see, a one-click publish button is all it takes to make it live on the Internet. Updating your site is just as easy, and can be done as often as necessary.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The free webinar will take a more in-depth look at each step of the website builder tool and leave you with an understanding of the ways your website can take advantage of its benefits. <a target="_blank" href="http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=bc51c122-9426-4815-afe3-9c0e78e48a4f">Register</a> today to learn more. <br /> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Creating a better web design</h1> <p>MySolutionSpot Editor — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:39:37 GMT</p> <p> </p> <div> <table cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td style="padding:0in 2.25pt;"> <p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Plan Your Site</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />It sounds cliché, but before you begin designing <a href="http://www.networksolutions.com/website-packages/index.jsp"><b>Web sites</b></a>, think about the image you wish to portray. What does your company do? What is your mission? A successful design will answer these questions through the "look and feel". If shoppers view a defined, coherent Web site, it shouts professionalism, unity and clarity. </span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Post Contact Information on Every Page</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />Customer service is the leading reasons for customer loyalty. If you run a business make yourself accessible for your customers. </span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Broken Links Scream "Mom and Pop"!</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />Broken links on web sites are a quick way to lose credibility. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"></span><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Keep Your Site Fresh</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />By updating your site frequently, customers have a reason to browse your site (don't you hate it when a site features a "winter special" in the dead of summer?). Search engines also provide points for updated content. The more fresh content you post your site site, the more frequently Google will spider your storefront. Most <a href="http://www.networksolutions.com/online-marketing/index.jsp"><b>search engine marketing</b></a> specialists agree: adding one page of content per day (an article, a product feature) will significantly help your long-term traffic. </span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Use one Font</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />Maintain consistency with one type of font (Ariel and Verdana are cool fonts) and keep the site clean. You'll convert more sales in an uncluttered, consistent shop. </span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Keep your color scheme under 4 main colors</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />Using a lot of different colors can create a very busy design. Keep the colors simple so that your visitors are not overwhelmed and your site has a proper Web design theme. Remember, all graphics should match the color scheme of the logo, with occasional reds to draw attention to special deals. </span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Link to the Homepage from Every Page</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />If your customer loses their way on your site, provide the opportunity for them to shoot back to your homepage. </span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Limit Pop-up Windows</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />Pop-ups were the "in-thing" five years ago. Now, pop-ups are seen as an annoyance. Plus, Google® and other companies have issued Pop-Up blockers, which will destroy these pages before they "pop".</span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Fast-Loading Sites Convert the Most Sales</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><br />Host your site on a fast server and limit the number of graphics. Online consumers like speed and so do search engine spiders. You can never error on the fast side. Try to keep pages under 100K. </span></p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </article> </main></body></html>